Unlock the path to executive leadership by mastering emotional intelligence, humility, and the "give more, take less" mindset that drives billion-dollar success.
Unlock the path to executive leadership in this course, featuring exclusive insights from Amit Chadha, CEO of L&T Technology Services. Managing a global organization with over $1.2 billion in revenue and 24,000 employees,
Chadha shares his transformative journey from a technical individual contributor to a top-tier executive. This course challenges the conventional wisdom of climbing the corporate ladder, emphasizing that true leadership is
not a destination, but a continuous journey rooted in humility, empathy, and self-awareness.
Through candid discussions with host Adam Midler, you will discover why the most successful leaders prioritize "five-foot
leadership"—the ability to be honest with oneself—before attempting to lead thousands. Chadha breaks down the critical importance of balancing Emotional Quotient (EQ) with the rise of AI, explaining why human connection
remains the ultimate competitive advantage. Whether you are an aspiring manager or an established leader, this course provides a blueprint for fostering a culture of innovation, navigating global cultural nuances, and
mastering the art of the "conductor" to create a winning symphony within your organization.
Key learning outcomes include:
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at L&T Technology Services (LTTS)
Mr. Amit Chadha is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director at L&T Technology Services (LTTS), responsible for providing business and technology leadership, market direction and strategic vision to drive the company’s performance. An influential leader in the engineering services industry for over 25 years, and one of the early proponents of engineering and information technology outsourcing services from India, Amit has amassed a wealth of international experience spanning a variety of geographies and is a trusted strategic advisor to clients on Engineering and R&D best practices. Amit was previously Deputy CEO and Whole-Time Director, running the gamut of business operations, delivery and sales and marketing at LTTS, and preparing the technology roadmap for the company’s future. He led LTTS’s executive management team that oversaw the organization’s business and strategy implementation. Amit has always been passionate about helping global R&D customers and Fortune 500 companies leverage L&T Technology Services’ digital engineering offerings for their strategic differentiation and product development. Amit is the Vice Chairman of the NASSCOM US CEO Forum, a key platform that brings together tech leaders in the US to strengthen bilateral collaboration, policy engagement, and strategic growth. He is also the only representative from the ER&D sector on the NASSCOM Executive Council (IT/ITeS), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the industry agenda, driving innovation, and advancing India’s position in global IP creation. He joined LTTS in 2009 as its Business Head of Americas. Over the years, he has progressively taken on increased responsibility for the company’s business worldwide and helped in its growth, both organically and via acquisitions. As a core member of the LTTS leadership team, Amit was instrumental in driving the Company through a high-profile Initial Public Offering (IPO) in India and successfully listing it on the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange in 2016. His career is marked by significant achievements. Amit has managed P&L for multiple Business Units, spearheaded organization-wide strategic initiatives and led business development and relationship management activities worldwide. Amit is an electrical and electronics engineer and has been honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award for Leadership in Corporate World, Industry, Academia and Research Institutions by his alma mater, BIT Mesra in 2022. He was recognized by the Indo American Chamber of Commerce as the Corporate Leader of the Year, 2023. Amit has done an Advanced Management Program in Business Leadership from INSEAD, France. He has also done a Global Business Leadership Executive Program with Harvard Business School Publishing. Amit is an avid reader of both biographies and fiction and encourages employees to nurture and expand their minds through reading. He has written extensively on technology, leadership and sustainable development. Amit is currently based in Washington, D.C.
